John O'Malley, S.J. Engages with the Question: How Would You Characterize the American Religious Temperament?

John O'Malley; Alfred Benney

John O'Malley, S.J. Engages with the Question: How Would You Characterize the American Religious Temperament?

John O'Malley, Alfred Benney

Fairfield University

Georgetown University

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Abstract

How would you characterize the American religious temperament?

John O’Malley observes that Americans are often thought of as doers rather than thinkers. His experience suggests that while this is true, Jesuit interest in education helps move Americans more towards a thoughtful understanding of our world and its spiritual component.

Original language	American English
Journal	Default journal
State	Published - Jan 13 2002

Disciplines

Arts and Humanities
Religion
Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion

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